Jasmine Banks

Jasmine Banks

Jasmine Banks is a queer Black feminist. She is a licensed therapist, racial justice organizer and mom. You can check out Jasmine's tweets about her cat or follow her at JustJasmineBlog.com.

Recent Articles

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Family Management

Does Your Kid Know These Essential Old-School Life Skills?

Because sometimes you run out of batteries

By: Jasmine Banks | Apr 22, 2020

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Work + Life Balance

Yes, You Can Get Your Degree and Have a Kid

Local Northeastern University campus offers flexible programs and options for new parents

By: Jasmine Banks | Mar 25, 2019

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Single Parenting

What It's like to Be a Single Mom

Three single moms on how they parent their kids

By: Jasmine Banks | Nov 19, 2018

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Holidays

My Kids Don't Get to Choose Their Halloween Costumes

This holiday isn't for them — it's for me

By: Jasmine Banks | Sep 18, 2018

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Family Management

Is My Kid Lazy?

How to motivate your kid and ask the right questions

By: Jasmine Banks | Sep 17, 2018

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New Baby

5 Things to Never Say to Queer Couples Postpartum

A queer Black feminist and mom offers a word of advice

By: Jasmine Banks | Aug 08, 2018

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Behavior + Discipline

Raising Empathetic Kids in a World That Judges Them for Being Black

How do you cultivate compassion in children in a culture that centers vitriol and division?

By: Jasmine Banks | Feb 08, 2018